ABOUT ME
I am an accomplished graphic design professional and creative leader adept at working from start to finish within the creative process. I offer innovative approaches to any project, while maintaining flexibility and dedication. I own a strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs, excellent production habits, multi-tasking expert, typographical wizard, animated social media and video editing.​ And oh, did I mention I love infographics? I am a lover of icons!
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In my spare time I create large abstract paintings, organize my junk drawers, do summer gardening, hike around Vermont, get giddy over thunderstorms, watch anything Star Wars, and haul my 12-year old hockey goalie to practice and games. My favorite toy is my Dymo labeler!
My design heroes are Paul Rand, Jamie Reid, Steve Jobs, John Heartfield, and the Italian Futurists.
I dislike ticks, litter, coconut, typos, and bad design.
2024 Citizens Enterprise Marketing Colleague Impact Award for the successful Wealth Management "Big Offer" for the NY/NJ/metro area.
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2025 Vermont League of Cities & Towns Annual Report Winner for the Town of Guilford 165th Town Report, read more here: https://www.vlct.org/town-report-contest​.
METICULOUS
"She is a talented, meticulous designer, a deft art director, plus an absolute pleasure to work with. She sweats the details and has a keen grasp of what works and what doesn’t. In addition to graphic design and art direction, Lesley also has the ability to create exceptional infographics which communicate information seamlessly.”
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Steve Bautista, Creative Director/Writer
RESONATING
“The beauty of working with a truly creative person is when, after describing even just hazy ideas of what you want in your design, she produces images that resonate. The color, the coherent look - an enduring image to build on.”
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Michael P. Balogh, CoSMoS Founder
INSTINCTUAL
“Lesley’s personality, organizational skills, and acute attention to detail made her ideal for any position. Lesley has outstanding design and concepting skills, she has a keen instinct to accurately understand the client’s needs and objectives, and clearly translate those objectives into inspired, cutting edge creative solutions and on-target messaging.”
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Kevin DeAquair, Creative Director
MORE KUDOS
"It was very exciting working with Lesley on the [new] launch. The unexpected collaboration started with my logo design being selected to appear on our newest instrument. Lesley was tasked with designing an entire campaign around it. Assets included, social posts, web banners, brochure, email banners, etc. A big ask with a very tight timeline which she very successfully managed. When I saw her concepts I was blown away. She developed FOUR, fully flushed out designs. They were stunning, on brand, modern, clever, colorful, and in tune with my vision. The Business Partners too shared in the excitement and love for her designs. It was refreshing to be able to depend on someone to take something I created and turn it into something so much more. I could not be more proud to have collaborated with Lesley on this. I feel it's some of her best work!"
"I got a draft of the town report and just wanted to say you’ve done a brilliant job! Thanks for all your work on improving it, this needed to happen a long time ago. Thanks also for using your professional skills to help the town, it is greatly appreciated. This is night and day different."
“Your designs are always beautiful and we simply couldn't have completed this launch and garnered so many registrants for the event without you. We are incredibly appreciative of your flexibility to help send the right messages, at the right time, to the right audience – in very beautiful and engaging ways, as always!”